Advanced Practice Professional - Hospitalist

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short‑term disability, and more.

Join the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Wrangell—a unique rural medicine opportunity offering a blend of emergency medicine and observational/hospitalist care.

Wrangell Medical Center is a critical access hospital serving a tight‑knit island community, where providers practice broad‑spectrum medicine with meaningful patient relationships and strong team collaboration.

True rural, full‑scope practice combining ED, inpatient, and rehab care with high clinical autonomy. Low patient volumes allowing for thoughtful, patient‑centered care and meaningful clinical interactions. Flexible scheduling model with week‑long rotations, allowing for travel and extended time off. Collaborative, team‑based environment in a small, supportive clinical setting. Modern facility located in Southeast Alaska’s scenic island community.

Guaranteed Hourly Rate: $135.00. SEARHC will pay for roundtrip airfare, lodging, and ground transportation. Call Compensation: $350 per call shift & $160 per hour for call‑back

Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.

Schedule and Work‑Life Balance:

Schedule:

A minimum of 7 shifts monthly. Day shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Evening shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM including overnight call to 8am. Call structure: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM (not required to be onsite).

Critical Access Hospital with a 4‑bed ED and 8‑bed inpatient unit.

Variable Patient volume: ED census: ~3 patients/day Inpatient census: ~1 patient/day Rehab census: ~3 patients/day.

Scope of care:
Full‑spectrum care including emergency, inpatient, and acute rehab patients across all ages. Telehealth integration:
Supports regional urgent care telehealth when not engaged in direct patient care.

Clinical Resources & Support:
Clinic & hospital infrastructure: 2 trauma bays, 2 flex ED rooms, 8 inpatient beds, and adjacent LTC/clinic services Support staff: 3 RNs onsite per shift (ED/MS/LTC), on‑call lab and imaging 24/7.

Imaging: X‑ray and CT available 24/7; additional access to mammography, ultrasound, and DEXA.

Technology:
Meditech EHR. Specialty access:
Tele‑stroke program and telemedicine consultations; additional services available at SEARHC regional facilities.

N.P. or Physician Assistant degree. Board certified in specialty area. At least 2 years of experience in emergency room and/or acute care environment. Alaska Medical License issued by the Alaska State Medical Board. BLS, BLSO, PALS, ACLS, ATLS required; ALSO and NRP encouraged.

Practice independently with strong support—often as the sole provider, with access to regional consultation. Highly flexible scheduling allowing for travel‑friendly rotations. Low volume, a high quality care model emphasizing patient relationships and provider satisfaction. Opportunity to serve Alaska Native and rural populations, making a meaningful impact in underserved communities. Located within the Tongass National Forest, offering unmatched natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle.

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